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General Knowledge · Q724

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 724

Q724

What is a common name for the substance which irritates lachrymal glands ?

A.
Tear Gas
Answer
B.
Laughing Gas
C.
Anaesthetic Gas
D.
Noble Gas

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Lacrimal gland, located under the upper eyelid at the outer cornea of the eye, is responsible for tearing during emotional stimulation or following corneal irritation by a foreign body or chemical substance. Tear gas, also called lacrimator, refers to any of a group of substances that irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, causing a stinging sensation and tears. It produces severe lacrimation by irritating the conjunctivae.